SATA 15Pin Male to SATA 15Pin Female Cable

The SATA 15Pin Male to SATA 15Pin Female Cable is a high-quality internal power extension cable designed for computer and storage systems. This cable provides a reliable and simple extension solution for SATA power connections, enabling users to extend the reach of existing SATA power cables from power supply units to SATA-driven devices such as HDDs, SSDs, and optical drives. Engineered with standard SATA power connectors on both ends, this passive cable ensures secure power delivery for various computing and storage applications, facilitating easier cable management and system assembly where additional length is required.

Features

• Standard SATA Power Interface: Utilizes standard SATA 15-pin power connectors on both ends (Male to Female), ensuring compatibility with a wide range of power supply units and SATA devices such as HDDs, SSDs, and optical drives.
• Power Extension Functionality: Serves as a straightforward passive extension cable, increasing the reach of existing SATA power cables from the power supply to the drive, which is particularly useful in larger computer cases or specific storage enclosures.
• Adequate Current Carrying Capacity: Designed to handle the power requirements of SATA devices, typically supporting standard SATA power specifications (e.g., +3.3V, +5V, +12V rails).
• Durable Construction: Features connectors with materials like phosphor bronze contacts (often gold-plated for better conductivity and corrosion resistance) and PVC insulation for the cable jacket, ensuring longevity and reliable connectivity.
• Space-Efficient Design: The cable's form factor allows for neat routing within computer cases, aiding in improved airflow and overall system aesthetics.
• Secure Connection: The connectors are designed for a snug fit, reducing the risk of accidental disconnection and ensuring stable power delivery to drives.

Specifications

• Product Model: SATA 15Pin Male to SATA 15Pin Female Cable
• Connector A: SATA 15-Pin Male Power Connector
• Connector B: SATA 15-Pin Female Power Connector
• Connector Gender: Male to Female
• Cable Type: Passive Power Extension Cable
• Cable Length: Common lengths include 30 cm and 50 cm (Custom lengths may be available)
• Wire Gauge: Typically 18 AWG or similar for power conductors (e.g., UL1007 18# wire)
• Rated Voltage: 40V
• Rated Current: 1.5A per pin (Contact current rating)
• Contact Material: Phosphor Bronze (often with gold plating in contact areas)
• Insulation Material: PVC
• Operating Temperature: Standard commercial range (e.g., 0°C to +70°C)
• Shielding: Unshielded (common for internal power cables)
• Safety Standards: RoHS compliant

Applications

• Desktop Computer Assembly: Extending SATA power cables from the PSU to hard drives, SSDs, or optical drives in desktop towers where the original cables are too short for optimal routing and management.
• Storage Enclosures and JBODs: Adding necessary cable length within external storage enclosures or JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks) systems to connect all drives comfortably.
• System Upgrades and Maintenance: Facilitating drive additions or replacements during system upgrades without being constrained by the existing PSU cable lengths.
• Test Benches and Development setups: Providing flexible power connectivity in hardware testing, prototyping environments, and workbench areas where drive positions may frequently change.
• Home Media Centers and NAS Systems: Used in custom-built Network-Attached Storage (NAS) or home theater PCs (HTPCs) to ensure all storage drives can be powered adequately within often compact cases.
• General PC Modding and Cable Management: Aiding enthusiasts in achieving cleaner cable management and improved aesthetics in customized PC builds by allowing for more flexible power cable routing.